REMEMBERING Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

remembering

verb

present participle of remember

as in recalling

to bring back to mind I remember very clearly the fun we had that long-ago summer, but I can't remember what I had for lunch yesterday

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Recent Examples of remembering The cultural notables in the room — including painters Richard Nugent and Romare Bearden, poet Arna Bontemps and theater impresario Abram Hill — speak up for art as the Renaissance’s engine, remembering gifted colleagues no longer around. — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026 Start the day with good hydration, a low-sodium breakfast, and a little movement—while remembering that individuals with kidney disease may have specific fluid and food restrictions. — Md Published, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2026 The boy's parents released their own statement remembering their son as strong and kind with a love for rainbows and unicorns along with sharks and dinosaurs. — ABC News, 19 Oct. 2026 Harry Styles is remembering his late friend and former One Direction bandmate Liam Payne on the second anniversary of his death. — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2026 Moms are often the ones coordinating vacations on behalf of their family—doing the hotel research, remembering everyone’s preferences, and aiming to please. — Jenn Sinrich, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026 Many came to mourn at candlelight vigils, remembering the young mother and shining a light on domestic violence. — Christina Fan, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026 What readers are saying The comments on the article discuss various strategies for remembering tasks and managing daily activities. — Lindsey Bever, Washington Post, 11 Oct. 2026 Others may want help remembering follow-ups or keeping track of household chores that always seem to surface at the worst possible time. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026

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On screen, the look is styled with a substantial diamond necklace, recalling the magnificent, million dollar Cartier diamond that Taylor also wore to Princess Grace’s party.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026
Now owned by the state of Bavaria, the ⁠Kehlsteinhaus was classified after the war as a historical monument recalling the Nazi period.

— Reuters, NBC news, 24 Oct. 2026

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